Neverstorelawnmowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorly
ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark,
or pilot lightas on a furnace,water heater,clothesdryer,or gas
appliance.
PREPARING
THE ENGINE
Forenginesstoredover30 days:
1.
Topreventgum from formingin fuel systemor on carburetor
parts,run engine untilit stopsfrom lack of fuel or add a gasoline
additiveto thegas in thetank. If youuse a gas additive,run the
enginefor severalminutesto circulatethe additivethroughthe
carburetor--afterwhichthe engineand fuel canbe storedup to
24 months.
2.
Whileengineis still warm,changethe oil.
3.
Cleanengineof surfacedebris.
PREPARING
THE LAWN MOWER
•
Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughly as describedin the lubrica-
tion instructions.
•
Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
•
Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto prevent
rusting.
•
Referto PREPARING THE ENGINEfor correctengine storage
instructions.
•
Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosive
materials,such as fertilizer.
Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentin a poorlyventilatedor
metal storageshed,care shouldbe taken to rust-prooftheequipment.
Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the equipment,especiallycablesand
all movingpartsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
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